Valentine's Day Rideshare Strikes Sweep US and UK

Thousands of rideshare drivers for delivery and ride-hailing apps staged a work stoppage at major U.S. airports to protest low wages and dangerous working conditions, with rallies held at airports in 10 cities. The coalition representing drivers and deliverers highlighted decreasing earnings and increased risk of violence, while criticizing the exploitative nature of the un-unionized and underregulated app industry. Uber and Lyft responded with commitments to improve driver pay and transparency, but tensions between tech companies and gig workers continue to rise, with support for the strike from some politicians and political figures. Delivery drivers in the U.K. also participated in a walkout to protest their working conditions.